Wanderer
Common NameWanderer
Scientific NameChilasa clytia
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)95
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, Southern China
Host PlantsCinnamomum, Litsea, Neolitsea, Persea, Alseodaphne, Machilus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, warmer months elsewhere
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with yellow markings, often mimicking bird droppings, and pupate into an angular, leaf-like chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the striking broad white band on dark wings, combined with the unique orange-brown and black spotted pattern on the underside of the hindwings. It is known for its mimetic forms, but this 'light form' is quite distinct.
Description
This butterfly has dark brown to black wings adorned with a prominent broad white band extending across both the forewings and hindwings. The underside of its hindwings features a distinctive orange-brown patch speckled with black spots.
